LAKE

“This is a damn good pizza, Mrs. Winston.”

“Thank you, Owen. I hope you’re not only complimenting me because you don’t want to hurt my feelings.”

I saw a little tinge of pink on her cheeks. “It’s really good, baby.”

“Yeah. I like classic pizza without too much cheese and toppings,” Homer seconded.

“Do you believe us now?”

She smiled at me. “I want to cook if I have time and always love cooking.”

“Hold that thought. I need to answer this.” My phone just vibrated in my pocket. I’d been waiting for a call from the owner of the company I wanted to buy. My offer was so...